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libbymillar's review
4.0
Listened to this very long (16 hour) book on Audible. I loved the narrator’s voice and accent for every character except the main character, Lucy. The plot was great, quite Downtown Abby-like. The women’s suffrage movement figured prominently, which was great! Lots of fun steamy scenes. Highly recommend if you need a nice long story.
tweedlebug's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sydneypeca's review
To be completely honest, I don't remember much of this and I only just finished it a few days ago.
It is fair to say I enjoyed the first in this series more than the second.
It is fair to say I enjoyed the first in this series more than the second.
katielovesbooks134's review against another edition
3.0
Libby audio. Liked more than the first book, so 3.5 stars.
tiggythecat's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
maineicequeen's review
3.0
I am thoroughly enjoying this fresh take on historical romance - it's believable and detailed in its world-building, and yet the language doesn't put me to sleep. My main issue with this book is that it took too long to get where it was going.
I really enjoyed "Bringing Down the Duke," so I was excited to finally get my hands on the sequel. Where I found the first book occasionally weighed down by repetitive plot points, the sequel suffers from way too many of them. There was a lot packed into this book, and it seemed to hem and haw between a romance novel and a suffragette strategist story - both of which I would love to read! Just not in one book where the two plots take turns dominating and don't co-exist well. It took me almost three weeks to work through this book, and that's incredibly disappointing given I devoured the majority of the first one in one sitting.
In spite of all this, I did enjoy the book and I'm eagerly awaiting Hattie's turn.
I really enjoyed "Bringing Down the Duke," so I was excited to finally get my hands on the sequel. Where I found the first book occasionally weighed down by repetitive plot points, the sequel suffers from way too many of them. There was a lot packed into this book, and it seemed to hem and haw between a romance novel and a suffragette strategist story - both of which I would love to read! Just not in one book where the two plots take turns dominating and don't co-exist well. It took me almost three weeks to work through this book, and that's incredibly disappointing given I devoured the majority of the first one in one sitting.
In spite of all this, I did enjoy the book and I'm eagerly awaiting Hattie's turn.
selward's review against another edition
4.0
This book was wonderful! i’ve now read 3/4 of this series and i’m looking forward to the 4th. As always, Dunmore has completed thorough research to enhance and build her story. it adds so much to her writing. For this book in particular, i was a big fan of Lucie’s spirit and the way Tristian knew what to say. i took off half a star because her falling for him the way she did felt a bit out of character but then again, maybe not and it is a romance book. i definitely do appreciate the way that he knows her when he makes his proposal and i love the sister support we see again amongst her friend group.